Marion County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,909 | — | #940 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,370 | -10.4% | #1,399 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,045 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,700 | -40.9% | #1,874 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $932 | -19.9% | #1,271 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | +7.6% | #1,655 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marion County has a population of 55,909, making it the #940 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marion County is $67,370, ranking #1,399 out of 3,222 counties — 10.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Marion County is $166,700 (-40.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $932/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.7%.
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93.3% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Marion County, West Virginia
Marion County, West Virginia has a total population of 55,909, making it the 940th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marion County is $67,370, which ranks #1,399 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Marion County is $166,700, 40.9% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $932 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marion County, 27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.5%).
All data for Marion County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.